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Patent GB-2364877-A (GB)
Title: Spider catcher
Inventor: DONY JOHN
IPC: A01M3/00
Filed: 2000-07-19
Abstract: The spider catcher uses air to encourage entrapment. In use the device is placed over the spider and the user blows through an air tube with a mouthpiece so that the spider is dislodged or crawls into a pivoting catch tray. The catcher may be made of clear plastic, have an adjustable length air tube and a removable, washable mouthpiece. Once caught the spider can be disposed of unharmed.
Patent GB-2366325-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device
Inventor: ACKETTS KENNETH HAROLD
IPC: G07F19/00
Filed: 2000-08-30
Abstract: An anti-theft device for securing an A.T.M. to a floor comprises a first beam 6 which is secured to the floor by an overlapping beam 8. The beam 6 sits in a recess 28 in the beam 8, and is allowed limited free movement. The A.T.M. is secured to the beam 6. A plate 4, carrying a surrounding frame 10, lays between the beam 8 and the A.T.M. The frame 10 inhibits access to the securing plate 8.
Patent GB-2351236-A (GB)
Title: Jellybean knee joint improvement
Inventor: WALKER PETER STANLEY
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 1999-10-14
Abstract: A total replacement prosthesis (TKR) is described comprising a femoral component (2) having a pair of condylar-bearing surfaces and a tibial component (4) having dished bearing surfaces and interior (A) and posterior (P) sides, wherein the condylar-bearing surfaces and tibial-bearing surfaces are so shaped that when viewed as a series of transverse slices extending transversely to the anterior-posterior direction, contact points (L1, L2, L3, M1, M2, M3) between the bearing surfaces are displaced posteriorly with flexion and anteriorly with extension or vice versa, and each contact point constitutes the lowest point on the tibial bearing surface at a given angle of flexion (Alpha, Beta).
Patent GB-2366144-A (GB)
Title: Digital transmission
Inventor: STEPHENS PETER WILLIAM
IPC: H04J3/17
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: A method is disclosed of indicating when parts of a main transmission in the form of encoded speech may be stolen in order to transmit a secondary transmission such as signalling or user data in its place. The parameters of adjacent frames of the encoded speech are compared to determine a difference parameter. If the difference is below a threshold, an indication is given that the frame may be stolen and therefore be replaced at the receiver by repeating the adjacent frame. The threshold may be varied to give a desired average rate at which stealing indications are given.
Patent GB-2375248-A (GB)
Title: Analogue and digital signal processing
Inventor: KENINGTON PETER
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: A power amplifier (PA) is linearised by predistorting its input signal using a digital card. The output of the digital card is upconverted to RF and supplied to the amplifier. In order to be predistorted, the amplifier input signal is downconverted if it is provided at RF. The local oscillator signals used in the frequency conversion of the amplifier input signal and the clock signals used in the digital card are derived from the same master oscillator so that they are coherent. This coherency is beneficial in that, for example, it reduces the number and spread of spurious mixing products created in the frequency conversion process(es).
Patent GB-2367175-A (GB)
Title: Solar-powered smoke detector and warning system
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN BRIAN FRANCIS
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: A solar powered smoke detecting alarm system 1, which can be fitted to a window, comprises a photo-electric cell 2 which converts light energy into electrical energy, in the form of a trickle charge, which is stored in the rechargeable battery 5. The battery powers a smoke detector 10 which when activated through exposure to smoke particles transmits a signal to activate the siren 15 and strobe light 20. Further disclosed is a warning device which can detect an audible alarm output from a remote device and produce a signal to activate an alarm.
Patent GB-2368720-A (GB)
Title: BGA package with auxiliary wire routing on substrate
Inventor: SONG HO-SUNG
IPC: H01L23/12
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: A ball grid array (BGA) package provides a constant internal voltage via an auxiliary routing configuration of a printed circuit board (PCB) (40). The BGA package includes a substrate (40) having an opening (49), a plurality of pads (42) attached to an upper surface of the substrate, a semiconductor chip (30) which has a plurality of bonding pads (35,37,39) and which is attached to a lower surface of the substrate, an internal connection mechanism (41) for connecting at least one of the bonding pads to at least one of the plurality of pads (42) via the opening (49), and a filling material for filling the opening to protect the bonding pads and the internal connection mechanism. At least one of the plurality of bonding pads (37A) is electrically connected to at least one other of the plurality of bonding pads (37B) via an auxiliary routing configuration (45) within the substrate (40). The auxillary routing allows the size of the chip (30) to be reduced and provides a constant internal voltage in the chip.
Patent GB-2377025-A (GB)
Title: A valve closure detection method and means
Inventor: MILLER PETER
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A valve closure detection method and means 1 comprises an armature position detection system for an electromagnetic actuator 2. The armature position detection system comprises cusp detection in which a predicted time, within which the cusp is expected, is used to enable the cusp detection signal. The cusp detection may be performed by conventional circuit arrangements 10 and the predicted time may be calculated by valve position prediction circuitry 20 using current measurements to calculate the forces and/or acceleration applied to the armature. The calculated values may then be used in predicting the time at which the valve will change state from open to closed or closed to open. The predicted time may then be compared 26 to a reference value and the output 31 used in a logic arrangement 28 to enable the output of a cusp detection signal 30. The above detection system may provide more accurate control for valve opening and closing and avoid false triggering. The above said system may be used in automotive applications such as fuel injector timing to minimise unwanted vehicle emissions.
Patent GB-2363375-A (GB)
Title: Electrically conductive timing belt
Inventor: LOFGREN JEFFREY DWIGHT
IPC: H05F3/02
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: An electrically conductive article (1) which maintains the conductive property over an extended use life is comprised of an electrically conductive thermoplastic layer (8) on the surface which is in contact with another article. When forming belts for synchronous drive systems, in addition to maintaining the electrical properties, the conductive layer exhibits high abrasion resistance and good tooth formation. A bonding layer (9) may be provided between the article body and the conductive layer (8).
Patent GB-2384123-A (GB)
Title: Resampling filter for analog PLL
Inventor: VAN DER VALK ROBERT LAURENTIUS
IPC: H03L7/093
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A filter for use in an analog phase locked loop (PLL) has a charge pump CP and one or more switched capacitors C1-C3. The resampling filter can be connected to the output of a phase detector for controlling a controlled oscillator (VCO Fig 26) of a PLL. The capacitors may all have the same capacitance with a ratio of 1:1:1. Alternatively the ratio of capacitors may be 49:2:49 or 1:8:1 so that a smaller or larger capacitor is used for the middle capacitor. Other resampling filter circuits are described (Figs 9, 16-18, 21, 22 and 24).
Patent GB-2368530-A (GB)
Title: A needle for use in reflexotherapy and an applicator using the same
Inventor: LYAPKO NICOLAI GRIGORIEVICH
IPC: A61H11/00
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: The inventive needle can be used for reflexotherapy (i.e. for acupuncture and acupressure by application) in health-care institutions or at home, whereby said needle can be contained in an applicator or used independently as an acupressure tool. The reflexotherapy needle (1) comprises a base having a stem (2), which has a tip (3) on one end, and is made of steel, copper, chrome, nickel or silver and has a coating of copper, chrome, nickel or silver. The novelty of the needle is in that the coating of the base of the needle (1) has a partial configuration, whereby a region (7) formed near the tip (3) thereof consists of at least two materials having different electrochemical potentials, and also in that the base and the coating are made from chemical elements selected in a group which also contains cobalt, aluminum, magnesium, zinc, tin, titan, vanadium, beryllium, gold, platinum, palladium, strontium and tellurium as well as their alloys and oxides of the materials. The inventive needle provides for mechanical and electrical action in the area of interest of the patient's body and for a rational choice of materials.
Patent GB-2388017-A (GB)
Title: Diffuser plate
Inventor: TAM SIU CHUN
IPC: A47L5/22
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A diffuser plate 14 for a flow-through vacuum cleaner motor has a plurality of passage openings 47 on one side of the plate adjacent an impeller. The passage openings 47 lead air from the impeller to the other side of the diffuser plate 14 where pathways are defined by channels 50 in the plate 14. The channels 50 define blind passages which direct the air radially inward and circumferentially, and then axially in separate air flows through different parts of the motor for cooling. Part of the air may be directed through the motor housing without having any cooling effect. There is a further claim for a vacuum cleaner motor characterised by the diffuser plate of the invention.
Patent GB-2389268-A (GB)
Title: Simultaneous data transfer to multiple addresses
Inventor: LI TAO MAN
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 2002-07-20
Abstract: A multiplex digital universal telecommunication terminal 20, based on the Universal Digital Telecommunication Terminal as described in UK Patent Application GB2311907, comprising one or more removable memory storage medium drive 201, such as floppy disk drive or removable hard disk drive; readable and writable memory functions with readable and writable main memory 202; readable and writable buffer memory 203 and 204, such as RAM, EEPROM or hard disk; and multiple Modems/ISDN units 205 and 206, such as cable Modems, dialed line Modems and leased line Modems or xDSL Modems, providing means to transfer data simultaneously to multiple receiving terminals, and/or distance duplicate disks through telephone lines, telephone networks or ISDN networks. It can also be used as a stand-alone, fixed one-point-to-multiple-points telecommunication terminal by itself
Patent GB-2376676-A (GB)
Title: Rigid water-soluble containers
Inventor: BECKETT ARNOLD HEYWORTH
IPC: B65D1/30
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: A capsule to contain a fabric care, surface care (eg cleaning or polishing of surfaces) or dishwashing composition, or at least the self-supporting main receptacle part thereof, is made of a water-soluble polymer which is polylactide, polyglycolide, gelatin or polylactide-polyglycolide copolymer. The receptacle part may be an injection moulded cuboid as shown, optionally divided into compartments, and have a closure part of water-soluble plastics film which dissolves before the receptacle part in use. A plurality of the cuboid containers may be separably joined together in a side-by-side array, especially for use in washing. The capsule may be of other shapes such as conventional tubular shape, Figures 8-13.
Patent GB-2384586-A (GB)
Title: Interface for a CD recorder device
Inventor: HANES DAVID H
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A method and program are provided for an interface for receiving a computer file from an external computer application, converting the file using a conversion module and outputting the file as CD compliant formatted data. In use, the interface is embodied in a CD Recorder engine. The interface may also comprise a script interpreter or be accessed as an API from external applications. The external application may also provide directives to the interface which determine at least one of the recording speed or recording type. The input file maybe in computer audio, video or data format and the CD formatted data may comprise pulse code modulated data.
Patent GB-2377932-A (GB)
Title: Permeable cements
Inventor: DING BEILIN
IPC: C09K8/473
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: A permeable cement composition comprises an aqueous slurry of a hydraulic cement including a water-immiscible dispersed fluid phase, such as oil or gas, and a hollow particulate material, the hollow particulate material being one which breaks down in the presence of the cement so as to leave voids which together with the dispersed phase create a permeable structure in the cement.
Patent GB-2382951-A (GB)
Title: Telephone line selection apparatus
Inventor: LE-NGOC DU
IPC: H04M1/74
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: A line-powered telephone system having two lines so that a handset can be connected to the first line and another handset or a laptop computer to the other. A circuit is provided so that if one line is being used and there is a power failure on that line, the handset or laptop being used is automatically connected to the other line. Also disclosed is a multi-line, line-powered telephone system having a circuit with a relay which enables a user to select one of the lines available solely utilising power provided by the telephone line, operation of the relay being solely dependent on the telephone line power.
Patent GB-2396014-A (GB)
Title: Marine seismic cable location using computed Doppler shift positioning signals
Inventor: IRANPOUR KAMBIZ
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for determining a propagation time delay. The apparatus includes at least one source adapted to generate a plurality of positioning signals, at least one receiver deployed along a seismic sensing cable, wherein the receiver is adapted to receive the plurality of positioning signals from the at least one source, and a plurality of computed Doppler-shifted positioning signals corresponding to the plurality of positioning signals. The apparatus includes a signal processing unit adapted to determine a propagation time delay between the source and the receiver using the generated positioning signals, the received positioning signals, and the plurality of computed Doppler shifted positioning signals, and may also include an indexed library of computed Doppler shifted positioning signals.
Patent GB-2397022-A (GB)
Title: Air freshener with an end-of-life indicator
Inventor: BEDFORD DAVID
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 2003-01-11
Abstract: A device 1 for perfuming, deodorising or sanitising air or enclosed spaces which comprises an anhydrous gel element 3 formed by cross-linking a functionalised liquid polymer with a cross-linking agent in the presence of a non-aqueous perfume, deodorising or sanitising base, and separate timing means for indicating when the device has come to the end of its useful life. The timing means may be an additional gel 5 which shrinks over the intended lifetime of the device. This second gel may shrink faster than the anhydrous gel element. The timing means may comprise particles which shrink, compact or dissolve. A mark 8 may be provided to indicate that once the second element has shrunk, dissolved or compacted past this mark the device needs replacement. The functionalised liquid polymer may be polybutadiene, maleinised polyisoprene, or a copolymer of ethylene and maleic anhydride.
Patent GB-2382103-A (GB)
Title: Male fasteners with angled projections
Inventor: ZOROMSKI PAULA KAY
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: A male component of a male and female fastening system, such as a hook and loop fastener, that can remain fastened to a female component under high levels of shear force. The male component has a backing material with projections extending from the backing material at an angle toward the direction of fastener force. The combination of the male component with a standard female loop component results in a secure fastening system. The combination of the male component with a standard female loop component is particularly beneficial when used in absorbent articles.
Patent GB-2386957-A (GB)
Title: Medical monitoring network sensor interface device
Inventor: RYZIN PATRICK A VAN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: An interface device 16 in a monitoring system 10 receives data from a plurality of sensors 18 and transmits the sensor data over a communication network 20 to one or more of a number of monitors 12, 26. The interface 16 may operate in one of two modes - peripheral mode where the interface transfers sensor data to a single chosen monitor 12 (further data transfer to other parts of the network can only occur through the chosen monitor), and stand-alone mode where the interface 16 can transmit data to any of the monitors 26 on the network. The interface processes and interprets sensor data to allow various types of sensors 18 to be connected to monitors. The embodiment shows the transfer of patient data (e.g. ECG, respiration, blood pressure) across a health care monitoring network 10. Also disclosed is a system having a single monitor connected to a plurality of interface devices 16, a single one of these devices serving as a peripheral device for the monitor.
Patent GB-2386165-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with a gearbox and method for operating a motor vehicle
Inventor: SEREBRENNIKOV BORIS
IPC: F16H/
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle whose drive train comprises, inter alia, a clutch, which can be engaged and disengaged in an automated manner; and a gearbox, whose gear steps can be changed in an automated manner.
Patent GB-2393986-A (GB)
Title: Expander tool with sensor
Inventor: TRAN KHAI
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A sensor is used in conjunction with a downhole expander tool 400. The sensor may detect well conditions, the inner diameter of the tubing or the thickness of the tubing wall and these measurements are transmitted to the surface using conventional telemetry arrangements. Suitable sensors include calipers, acoustic loggers and electromagnetic wall thickness tools and they may be mounted on either the expander or the expandable tubing. The expander tool may include rollers that are radially extendable and can be used to couple two tubulars by expanding the inner one into frictional contact with the outer one (figure 4). A retractable anchor device 300 can secure the tool whilst the rollers are extended.
Patent GB-2397269-A (GB)
Title: Portable workbench with at least one slidable carriage
Inventor: BRIDGMAN TERENCE GEORGE
IPC: B25H1/10
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: A portable workbench 1 comprises a pair of end supports 2 interconnected via at least one cross-member 3 , the end supports being adapted to pivot between a support position and a retracted position. At least one carriage 8 is slidable along the cross-member and a support table 6 mounted on the carriage is adapted to be reciprocated in a direction orthogonal to the cross-member and to be rotatable about an axis orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the cross-member. Preferably, the cross-member is rotatable about its longitudinal axis, and is releasably lockable at a plurality of desired angular positions. One of the support tables may be adapted to be a vice, and each support table may include a plurality of locating holes for receiving one or more plug-in attachments.
Patent GB-2395219-A (GB)
Title: Screening system
Inventor: WRAGG RICHARD JOHN
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: The screening system, primarily for screening off areas on or near a road following an accident, comprises a number of screening modules 10 that each include a support upon which a spindle 14 is rotatably mounted, with a sheet of flexible material 20 being rolled onto the spindle so that it can be extended and retracted by rotation of the spindle relative to the support. Connecting elements 24,26 are provided on the screening material and the support which are arranged so that material from one module can be connected to the support of another module so that the material is retained in the extended position. The modules may comprise mounting portions 30 that enable the modules to be mounted on street furniture such as barriers, support posts or street lights. The mounting portions may be removable and interchangeable and each module may have a stand to enable the module to stood on a surface. A stiffening element 22 may be connected to the free end of the material and the module may include a retraction system, comprising a handle or a spring 21. The screening material of one module may be connected to the housing of the support of another module at one of a number of positions, the positions being spaced apart in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the spindle.
Patent GB-2408224-A (GB)
Title: A grinding machine where the workholder and wheelhead can both be moved to grind a flat or curved external face on the workpiece.
Inventor: GRAYSTON GRANVILLE
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A grinding machine comprising: a base; a wheelhead 10 with a grinding wheel 12 and wheel drive mounted thereon; a workholder 23 and drive means for rotating a workpiece 22 mounted therein about at least one axis 24; workholder drive means for moving the workholder 23 relative to the machine base; wheelhead drive means for moving the wheelhead 10 relative to the machine base and a programmable computer based control system for independently controlling the drives to perform a grinding operation by engaging the wheel 12 with the workpiece 22. The wheelhead 10 is moveable along two orthogonal x and z axes, 25 and 19, in a first plane in which movement along the x-axis 25 moves the wheel 12 towards or away from the workholder 23; the workholder 23 is rotatable about a c-axis 24 that is parallel to and in the same plane as the axis of rotation of the wheel 12. The common plane being coincident with or parallel to said first plane. During engagement between the wheel 12 and workpiece 22, the control system controls the rotational movement of the workpiece about the c-axis 24 and the movement of the wheelhead 23 along the x and z axes, 25 and 19, so as to determine how the workpiece 22 is to be ground. Varying oscillatory movement can be used to grind flat slots. A plurality of wheel dressing tools 26, 28 and 30 or additional machining tools (figures 3 and 4, 42, 43) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2412852-A (GB)
Title: A step for attachment to and support by an umbrella
Inventor: CHASE DAVID TREVOR
IPC: A45B3/00
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A step for attachment to the lower part of a furled umbrella comprises a structure with a tubular hole to accommodate the umbrella and a screw fixing 2. The top of the step may have a non-slip surface 1. The spike of the umbrella may be pushed through into the ground to stabilise the device. The step may be used to give the user advantageous viewing facilities at public events. The device may be stored below the canopy of an open umbrella by being fixed to the umbrella shaft. The step may also be fitted with a one-piece spike, a threaded spike or a handle structure with a threaded spike.
Patent GB-2413926-A (GB)
Title: Anti-slug plant pot
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A plant pot with an integral band of randomly sized and randomly shaped projections around the outside of the pot. The band would give a rough appearance and touch. The pot may have one or more of these bands which may be around the rim of the pot 1, around the main body of the pot 2 or around the base of the pot 3. The rough band will deter the activities of slugs or snails preventing them from climbing up the outside of the pot. The plant pot may be made of plastic, metal or wood.